View Full Version : Removing Rain-x
kb2ehj
04-27-2011, 02:37 PM
Anybody know of a chemical that will remove/break down Rain-X?
I could wait for it to wear off, but I want to do a side by side comparison with another product.
Thank you for your input.
Mark
Flash Gordon
04-27-2011, 02:42 PM
Clay bar
kb2ehj
04-27-2011, 02:51 PM
Hmm, never thought of that one.
I'll try that when I get home tonight.
Mark
maximus20895
04-27-2011, 03:45 PM
What product are you comparing it to? Aquapel, Stoner's something ( I think they have a rain repellant?)
kb2ehj
04-27-2011, 05:29 PM
What product are you comparing it to? Aquapel, Stoner's something ( I think they have a rain repellant?)
Hi Maximus20895,
Want to do a side by side against Rain-X & Duraglos Rain Repel (#751).
I've always used Rain-X, but last year I got both Rain Repel and also some Aquapel. From what I remember I don't think really either of the last two were all that great. So I decided in the last couple days that maybe a side by side was in order. Only catch is I Rain-X'd the windows only late last week, so I was wondering how to remove it or just wait for it to wear off.
Mark
oldcracker
04-27-2011, 06:21 PM
clay bar didnt work for me
I ended up M105'd it by hand
ScottB
04-27-2011, 06:29 PM
DP Glass Restorer works ...
Old Tiger
04-27-2011, 06:41 PM
clay bar didnt work for me
I ended up M105'd it by hand
M105 or even M205 should do the trick!
DaHen
04-27-2011, 08:09 PM
Some people have been known to use Bon-Ami Polishing Cleanser on windows with success.
prisonerofcs
04-27-2011, 08:46 PM
Just drive with your wipers on during a rainy afternoon. Seems to work for me :) I can't get rain-x to last.
-I'd love to see your comparison, I like Duragloss stuff and was considering their rain repellent.
Flash Gordon
04-27-2011, 09:08 PM
Just drive with your wipers on during a rainy afternoon. Seems to work for me :) I can't get rain-x to last.
-I'd love to see your comparison, I like Duragloss stuff and was considering their rain repellent.
Windshield washer fluid seems to strip it also
Jeff120
04-27-2011, 09:19 PM
This works for me.
Glass Science Glass Scrub Auto Glass Stripper, glass polish, glass cleaner, glass cleanser, water spot remover (http://www.autogeek.net/glass-scrub-stripper.html)
Blackthorn One
04-28-2011, 03:00 AM
Just drive with your wipers on during a rainy afternoon. Seems to work for me :) I can't get rain-x to last.
-I'd love to see your comparison, I like Duragloss stuff and was considering their rain repellent.
I always get at least 30 days out of Rain X. I've been using it for over 25 years. I apply with firm overlapping circular motion clockwise with two finger pressure and counterclockwise until the glass feels super slick under my fingers and the window stops squeaking as I rub it on with the terry cloth towel. I then wait 15-20 minutes and go over it again to make sure I haven't missed any spots. Then I wait until it has completely dried and then wipe off with wet towel and then buff off with dry towel. I don't even need wipers above 40 mph with Rain X.
I would like to know how well the "BulletProof" glass treatment works compared to Rain X. It is supposed to last a year and virtually prevent chipping, cracking and the sandblast effect from rocks and pebbles, ect.
This works for me.
Glass Science Glass Scrub Auto Glass Stripper, glass polish, glass cleaner, glass cleanser, water spot remover (http://www.autogeek.net/glass-scrub-stripper.html)
I have a similar product that I get from a local store. That's the only stuff I can get to remove beading from window glass (truly cleans the pores of the glass).
Flash Gordon
04-28-2011, 08:16 AM
Anyone who is purchasing a product thats direct purpose is to remove RainX is getting snookered
Call me crazy if you'd like :surrender:
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